France biomethane injection: NaTran zone
France biomethane injection: NaTran zone stood at 38.57 GWh on Oct 17, 2026, according to ODRé – Open Data Réseaux Énergies (RTE, NaTran, Teréga). It is one of the indicators in the Daily natural gas table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Sep 1, 2016 to Oct 17, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Daily natural gas table
| Indicator | 17-10-2026 | 16-10-2026 | 15-10-2026 | 14-10-2026 | 13-10-2026 | 12-10-2026 | 11-10-2026 | 10-10-2026 | 09-10-2026 | 08-10-2026 | |
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| Biomethane injection | |||||||||||
| NaTran zone | 38.57 | 38.72 | 38.2 | 38.09 | 37.73 | 37.92 | 37.53 | 38.29 | 38.75 | 36.62 | |
| Teréga zone |
Understanding france biomethane injection: NaTran zone
Biomethane injection in the NaTran zone measures the volume of renewable green gas produced from organic waste, agricultural anaerobic digestion, and wastewater treatment plants that is physically injected directly into the transmission and distribution grids of the northern and central transmission zone. This series tracks the progressive substitution of fossil natural gas with locally generated renewable methane. It differs from the regional southern zone metric by capturing production sites located across the primary transmission footprint.
When examining biomethane injections, analysts should observe upward trajectory trends rather than short-term weather seasonality, as production depends on feedstock availability and plant commissioning schedules rather than ambient temperature. Sequential month-on-month comparisons are useful for tracking new facility connections, while year-on-year analysis demonstrates structural sector growth. Figures are derived from meter readings at injection points and are subject to minor verification updates.
Frequently asked questions
- What is biomethane injection?
- It is the process of purifying organic waste-derived gas to pipeline quality and feeding it directly into the public gas grid.
- How does this series differ from the Teréga zone biomethane series?
- This series counts renewable gas injected into the northern and central transmission network, whereas the other tracks the southwest.
- Does biomethane production follow seasonal weather patterns like heating gas?
- Production is driven by agricultural and waste feedstocks and plant operations, making it largely independent of winter heating cycles.